French Polynesia is known for its warm and sunny climate, so bring a hat and sunglasses for sun protection. We advise against using conventional sunscreen as we spend a lot of time in the water, which has a negative impact on the health of our coral reefs. Instead, we recommend long-sleeved rash guards or eco-friendly sunscreens, which will effectively protect you from sunburn.

From December to March, it rains frequently in Moorea, so we recommend having a raincoat in your backpack. We also ask that you bring your own towels so you can dry off and avoid getting cold in strong winds.

We don’t have food on board, but you are welcome to bring snacks and even eat something if you wish. Cereal bars, dried fruit, or sweets are ideal. We provide soft drinks (water, fruit juice, and beer for the end of the tour), so you can save space and avoid bringing bottled water.

We have snorkeling equipment on board (masks, snorkels, and fins). Our fin sizes range from 36 to 46. If you’re more comfortable with your own equipment, feel free to bring it!

We encourage you to only bring the bare minimum to avoid overloading yourself and to save space on the boat. Do not bring any valuables. We will insist on protecting your phones from water and the elements.

Finally, don’t forget to check and charge your cameras. Moorea’s marine biodiversity is incredible, and you don’t want to miss the moment when a dolphin performs its aerial acrobatics just a few meters from the boat!

We don’t have restrooms on board, so please take precautions beforehand. You can also go into the water in case of an emergency; that’s how the locals do it!

Also keep in mind that our boats are fully equipped for comfortable and safe navigation, but they are small, so there’s little privacy on board. Please plan to change into appropriate clothing before boarding.

We always try to sail in the calmest area of ​​the island and make our guests feel completely at ease and comfortable on the boat. As we only offer private tours, if you start to feel bloated, we will immediately adjust to your needs and, if necessary, enter the lagoon immediately. We will also be there for you at all times—even if it’s just to provide moral support.

If you have experienced seasickness before, please let us know at the beginning of the tour. Avoid all acidic foods before the tour (lemon, orange, pineapple, fruit juice) as well as milk, eggs, and fatty foods. Sleep well the night before, don’t drink alcohol for the last 24 hours, and take a Calm Sea pill 30 minutes before joining us. Candied ginger also works very well!

We allow buoyancy aids and life jackets. However, in our experience, people who require a life jacket rarely have sufficient swimming/snorkeling experience for the whale watching activity. Swimming with whales means swimming at least 100 meters in the open ocean with waves, currents, and 30-ton animals. Even though we are there to supervise, it is essential that people are truly comfortable in the water and able to swim without a life jacket. A life jacket is a valuable flotation aid but prevents efficient swimming over long distances. Rather than using life jackets, we recommend light training in a pool or lagoon at the beginning of your stay.

On every wildlife-watching excursion, there’s a risk that the animals you’re hoping for won’t show up or be cooperative. It’s important to understand that the price of our tours is a service, not an obligation to deliver. On a whale-watching tour, for example, you’ll be accompanied by a certified and experienced captain and guide who are fully conversant with these animals and the local wildlife. They will devote all their energy, motivation, and knowledge to giving you the best possible chance of spotting the animals and providing you with the best possible experience. This work deserves the corresponding compensation, regardless of the animals’ presence and behavior. We therefore offer no discounts or second free tours.